Symbols
What does the act of fishing represent in the story?
Fishing symbolizes their friendship, peace, and a desire to change their conflicting world in the middle of a brutal war.
The story suggests that the Morissot and Sauvage are friends mainly because of what?
Their mutual love for fishing
What is the environment in the town at the beginning of the story
The environment is full of gloom and can be described as being desperate. They live in a state of "unnatural suspense." The people are so starved they are eating Sparrows and rats.
Morissot and Sauvage were professional fishermen who fished for a living
False, they were ordinary amateurs who just had a love for fishing
Seven
What does the blood red sky symbolize?
The coming death of the two friends
How do Morissot and Sauvage know each other before the War
They met every Sunday to fish together at the same spot
What details suggests the presence of Prussian military forces?
Pillaging, canon fire, destruction, desolation
The two friends are captured by the Prussians because they were caught stealing from them
What are the first 5 numbers of Pi
3.1415
What do the fishing rods represent, and why do they fall away at the disappearance at the sight of the soldiers?
the fishing rods serve as powerful symbols of innocence, peacetime, and personal freedom. They fall away at the sight of the Prussian soldiers because their simple world is suddenly and violently interrupted by the brutal, realities of the war
What is unique about Morissot and Sauvage's friendship
They were comfortable in silence, sharing a close bond that did not require much conversation.
Describe the background and what is currently going on in their world at the time of the story
The Prussians have invaded France and Paris is suffering under a blockade, finally surrendering on January 28, 1871
Morissot and Sauvage argue and blame eachother when they are caught
False. They remain calm and united. They even hold hands before the end showing their brotherhood is stronger then their fear
What is Mr. Aveni's middle name
Ryan
How are the fish a symbol of the two friends
it symbolizes the friends themselves being caught, helpless, and ultimately sacrificed, emphasizing the brutal war.
How does the war impact Morissot and Sauvage's friendship
The war turns them into victims but cannot break their bond; instead, they find comfort in each other's presence during the madness. They are seen as making their brotherhood stronger leaning on each other.
What is the weather like on the day they decide to go fishing?
A beautiful, bright, sunny, spring day
The two men are killed for refusing to reveal a password.
True
What City is known as the "Eternal City"
Rome
What does the white smoke symbolize?
Represents the intrusion of war into the peaceful, natural world. The smoke is coming into world disrupting the peace like the war
What is the significance of the two friends staying silent when the soldiers ask for a password?
When captured, their refusal to share the password shows a mutual loyalty, not only to each other but to their country, choosing death over betrayal.
How does the setting contrast with the action in the story?
The tranquil, sunny riverbank that is seen as a peaceful escape to the two friends highlights the brutality of the surrounding war, and the hardships going on at the time
The two friends were betrayed by someone who saw them fishing and alerted the Prussian soldiers.
False, they were captured after they were spotted by Prussian soldiers conducting a raid in the area, not through betrayal.
What year was Lake Catholic High school founded?
1970